dwarf sperm whale

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Kogiidae

Genus

Kogia

Species

Kogia sima (dwarf sperm whale)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 侏儒抹香鯨

Spanish Cachalote Enano

French Cachalot nain

German Kleinstpottwal

Similar Species in Kogia

Lesser Cachalot

Kogia breviceps

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of dwarf sperm whale?

The scientific name of dwarf sperm whale is Kogia sima. It belongs to the genus Kogia.

What is the conservation status of dwarf sperm whale?

dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does dwarf sperm whale live?

dwarf sperm whale is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Taiwan, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does dwarf sperm whale belong to?

dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima) belongs to the genus Kogia, which is part of the taxonomic family Kogiidae.

What kingdom does dwarf sperm whale belong to?

dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of dwarf sperm whale?

The closest relatives of dwarf sperm whale in the genus Kogia include Lesser Cachalot.